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Save the Date

Walk Together.
Celebrate Together.

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Join our community for a joyful day of connection, celebration, and support.

Strack & Van Til Checkout Challenge
Coming Up

Checkout Challenge
at Strack & Van Til

September 7–13, 2026

Round up at the register at any participating Strack & Van Til and support DSANWI families all week long.

Fundraiser

Fall Mum Sale

Pickup Saturday, September 12, 2026

Brighten up the porch and support DSANWI. Pickup is 8am to noon in the Green lot at Lake Central High School.

Save the Date

Golf Fore Good
Returns in 2027

Monday, July 12, 2027

Our annual outing is back. Mark the calendar now, details and registration coming soon.

Save the Date

World Down Syndrome Day
Superparty

Saturday, March 20, 2027

Our biggest celebration of the year is back at the Lake County Fairgrounds 4H Building. Mark the calendar now, details to come.

Save the Date

Spring Flower Sale

Order in April, pickup early May 2027

Hanging baskets and blooms to brighten the porch, and every order supports DSANWI. Order forms go out in April. Watch here for details.

Save the Date

Annual
Holiday Party

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Halls of St. George. Food, sweets, dancing, crafts and a visit from Buddy the Elf. Details to come.

Also supporting us
Lindsey & Saad Abbasy
Alejandra Cangiano
Cathy & Jim Dee
Michael Donovan
Debbie & Richard Etheridge
Homan Elementary
John Anderson Foundation
Michael Krjnak Memorial
Kujawa Memorial
Chuck & Dina Lager
Merit & David Lemke
Lou & Christine Longo
Michael Mayworm
Kimm & Mark Maznaritz
Pettit Family
Carey Randall & Scott Duncan
Susan Rogers
Jennifer & Chris Rossiano
Marc & Tracy Ruiz
James & Lisa Simantirakis
Nancy & Joe Stephan
Drs. Brian & Corinne Thompson
Tri Kappa Delta Omega
Tri Kappa Griffith
Tri Kappa Zeta Psi
Maria Tubay & Don Williams
Renate Tucker Memorial
Bill & Cindy Werner
Kristina & Steve Westerberg
Janet & Damian Wozniak
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Down Syndrome Association
Northwest Indiana

A COMMUNITY RESOURCE SINCE 1987

Welcome to the NEW DSANWI website. We are grateful for your interest and your support.

Since 1987, our families have come together as a community to support one another, advocate for opportunities, and give back to the world.

We have faced a difficult year of change. As we move forward, meeting the changing needs of our population, this site will change and grow. It is a work in progress.

Our loved ones, from day one, are a beautiful part of humanity. They give hope and love freely with zero expectation. Get to know us. You will walk away feeling good. We want everyone to get to know us, to include us in the community, and reap the many rewards of our friendship.

If you are new to the Down syndrome community, prepare for a beautiful journey. For our longtime friends, families, supporters and donors–thank you for your generosity and steadfast support!

LATEST UPDATES

Upcoming Events

31
Aug 2026
12:00 - am
Lynda Kujawa

End-of-Summer Water Bash!

10009 Parrish Avenue
St. John, IN 46373 United States
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01
Sep 2026
12:00 - am
Lynda Kujawa

Let’s Play BINGO!

2167 US Highway 41
Schererville, IN 46375 United States
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Down Syndrome Association Northwest Indiana